The Avenue Community Church

Sermon - Pastor Tim Johnson | Colossians 3:18-19

In this message centered on Colossians 3:18–19, we move from celebration to application. If Jesus is truly risen and truly Lord, then His authority doesn’t just inspire our worship—it reshapes our homes, our marriages, and our daily interactions.

“Whatever you do… do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” That’s not abstract theology—it’s deeply personal. It means every word, every action, every relationship becomes a reflection of Him.

Sermon - Pastor Tim Johnson | 1 John 5:11

From the betrayal at the table to the brutality of the cross, from the silence of the grave to the triumph of the empty tomb, this sermon unpacks the full weight and wonder of the gospel. You’ll confront the reality of sin—not as a distant concept, but as something deeply personal. You’ll feel the cost of grace paid on Good Friday. You’ll sit in the uncomfortable stillness of Saturday, where faith is formed in the silence. And finally, you’ll believe in the hope of Sunday, where resurrection power reveals not just who Jesus is—but who you are becoming in Him.

This message doesn’t shy away from the hard truths, but it leads you straight to a life-changing realization: eternal life isn’t just about the future—it starts now, through Jesus.

Sermon - George Moore | Psalms 31:1-24

In this powerful and honest message from the Avenue Community Church, we step into Psalm 31 and discover what it means to experience God when life has you on the run. Through the story of David—hunted, betrayed, and overwhelmed—we’re reminded that faith isn’t forged in comfort, but in crisis.

This sermon unpacks a profound truth: God is both our protector by nature and our vindicator in action. When life closes in, when injustice wounds, and when answers feel out of reach, we’re invited to anchor ourselves not in explanations—but in the unshakable character of God.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re barely holding it together, this sermon is a timely reminder:
You are not alone. God sees. God protects. And in the end—God will make it right.

Be encouraged, be strengthened, and rediscover hope in the middle of your story.

Sermon - Pastor Tim Johnson | 1 Chronicles 29:10-20

What does it really look like to give your life to God—fully, freely, and with joy?

This powerful and heartfelt conclusion to the Life of David series invites you into a moment that goes beyond a sermon—it’s a call to wholehearted worship. Journey with us through 1 Chronicles 29 as David, no longer the warrior in the wilderness but a king with a surrendered heart, models what it means to live as an “offertory king.” With passion, humor, and piercing clarity, this sermon explores the “fruit of our resources” and the “fruit of our lips,” reminding us that true worship is expressed not just in what we sing—but in how we live, give, and praise.

Sermon - Gustavo Zetina | Pslam 63 1:11

In this raw and deeply honest message, we’re invited into the tension of living in a “dry and weary land”—where life feels unstable, expectations fall apart, and even faith can feel distant. Through the lens of David’s wilderness experience, we wrestle with a powerful question: Are we truly seeking God… or just trying to survive on what we’ve brought with us?

With vivid storytelling and a gripping marathon metaphor, this message exposes the emptiness of chasing success, control, and temporary satisfaction—and redirects us to the only source that truly sustains. From early morning habits to moments of personal breaking, it’s a call to stop running on empty and start returning to the One who satisfies, strengthens, and stays.

Sermon - Pastor Tim Johnson | 2 Samuel 15:1-6

In this powerful message from 2 Samuel 13–18, we step into the tragic story of Absalom, a son marked by injustice, silence, and a fractured relationship with his father, King David. Through the rise and fall of Absalom, this sermon exposes a timeless truth: hurt people hurt people.

But this message is more than a cautionary tale—it’s a call to healing. You’ll be challenged to consider:

• What happens when we carry wounds instead of bringing them to Jesus?

• Why is “half-forgiveness” often more destructive than no reconciliation at all?

If you’ve ever wrestled with family pain, unresolved anger, or questions about forgiveness and justice, this conversation will both challenge and encourage you.

Listen in and discover how the gospel speaks directly to our deepest wounds—and offers a better way forward.

Sermon - Pastor Tim Johnson | 2 Samuel 11:1-5

What happens when a warrior stops fighting? When a king retreats to the rooftop instead of leading on the battlefield? And when secret sin begins to write a story no one else can see?

In this powerful and sobering message from Avenue Community Church, we step into one of the most tragic chapters in Scripture—David and Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11–12). The man after God’s own heart falls—not in a moment of weakness alone, but in a slow drift fueled by idleness, unchecked desire, and isolation.

This sermon doesn’t flinch.

We confront the reality that every one of us has been shaped by sexual brokenness, hidden stories, and the ripple effects of someone else’s cover-up. From rooftop temptation to calculated deception, we watch as lust gives way to lies, and lies give way to loss. But this isn’t just David’s story—it’s ours.

Sermon - Pastor Tim Johnson | 2 Samuel 9

In this powerful and deeply moving message, Avenue Community Church invites us into one of the most breathtaking portraits of the gospel in all of Scripture — 2 Samuel 9.

What if one of the “throwaway” stories in the Old Testament is actually a masterpiece of grace?

In The Gospel According to Mephibosheth, we step into the unlikely story of a forgotten, crippled descendant of Saul — a man hiding in Lo-debar, a place whose very name means “no pasture.” A man with no power. No leverage. No claim. No hope.

And yet… the king comes looking for him.

Through the lens of covenant theology and the powerful Hebrew concept of hesed — steadfast, promise-keeping love — we discover that David’s kindness to Mephibosheth is not random compassion. It is covenant faithfulness. It is love with receipts. It is grace rooted in promise.

And that’s the gospel.

Sermon - Matt Terhune | Psalms 101:1-8

In this week’s message from Avenue Community Church, we step into Psalm 101 and listen as David makes a bold declaration of intent. Before he rules a kingdom, he rules his own heart. Before he reforms a nation, he commits to reforming himself.

Through the rich biblical language of hesed (covenant love) and mishpat (justice), we explore what happens when mercy and righteousness become inseparable in our leadership, our homes, and our everyday decisions. Authority without love becomes cruelty. Love without justice becomes compromise. God holds them together—and so must we.

David’s vision wasn’t just for a throne—it was for his heart, his house, and his people. And the same question now confronts us:

What is your “I will” statement?
What do you find so beautiful that it defines the way you live?

Sermon - Pastor Tim Johnson | 1 Samuel 25:23-31

What do you do when disrespect pushes you toward revenge—and wisdom calls you back?

In this powerful sermon from 1 Samuel 25, we step into the wilderness with David, a moment where hunger, insult, and unchecked anger collide. After faithfully protecting Nabal’s household, David is repaid with contempt—and suddenly the future king stands on the edge of bloodshed. This is not David at his best. This is David exposed.

Enter Abigail.

With courage, humility, and God-shaped wisdom, Abigail intervenes—saving her household, preserving David’s calling, and reminding us that godliness still matters. 

You’ll hear why the wilderness reveals what’s really in us, how fools are marked by pride and silence, why listening is a spiritual discipline, and how God uses community to protect our anointing. Above all, this sermon calls us to resist the urge to avenge ourselves and trust the Lord who says, “Vengeance is mine.”

If you’ve ever been disrespected, tempted to strike back, or saved by the courageous wisdom of someone who told you “don’t do it,” this message is for you.

Let God shape your character before your anger shapes your future.